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Thirsty work |
17/01/2012
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| Collecting and deploying water in drought-stricken regions is vital, but far from easy… |
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Live long and prosper |
09/12/2011
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| Hospital ECG devices are great – but wouldn't it be better if they were a bit more practical? |
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Raising the bar |
09/11/2011
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| Faster, more efficient serving of beer is an idea many would applaud. But how can it be achieved? |
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Staying power |
13/10/2011
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| Mobile devices are great – until they run out of power. How can this be prevented? |
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Pooling power |
16/09/2011
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| Swimming pools cost a lot of money to heat and keep warm. How can these costs and the carbon footprint be reduced? |
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Avoiding the trap |
11/08/2011
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| How can you design a door that prevents the possibility of trapped and damaged fingers? |
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Crying over spoilt milk |
13/07/2011
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| The curse of 'off' milk is one that is familiar to most of us. But how can it be overcome? In this nation of tea drinkers, milk is an indispensible item in most households. And, while some opt for soya milk or UHT, the vast majority prefers fresh cow's milk. |
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Getting to finish the barbecue |
14/06/2011
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| The problem for all those who cook or heat with bottled gas, is knowing how much gas there is left in the bottle. |
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Not getting stuck in the mud |
12/05/2011
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| This month's challenge is to devise a means whereby boats can be quickly and easily be got into and out of the water. |
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Protecting your feet |
14/04/2011
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| Many parts of the body are protected by law in the workplace, but what measures can be taken to protect the feet? |
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Stopping the crash |
16/03/2011
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| Of the 2.7 million road accidents that result in insurance claims every year in the UK, around 26% or 700,000 are rear end collisions. How can they be avoided? |
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Tossing the ladder |
10/02/2011
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| Whether you are a white van man in the building industry or a DIY enthusiast, you will sooner or later come up with the problem of transporting ladders. |
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Crashing boats |
06/12/2010
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| How can collision prevention in boats be made simpler and more effective? |
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Knock knock |
15/11/2010
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| There are fire doors that require force to open them, doors that swing in the wind, and doors that slam. None of these are satisfactory. |
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Catching the oil |
13/10/2010
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| Oil spills, particularly resulting from road accidents are a major nuisance. |
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Things are picking up |
13/10/2010
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| Anyone who has ever used a golf driving range knows that someone, somehow, has to pick up the balls afterwards. |
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A weighty matter |
10/08/2010
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| With an aging population and more obese people, there comes the problem of how to lift them in and out of bed. |
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Softening the drop |
13/07/2010
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| Falls from height are a major safety concern in many sectors, but how can fall arrest systems be made safer? |
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A new wave? |
13/05/2010
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| Every sailor, professional or amateur, is aware of the immense power that storms can exert on their vessel. Wind power has been harnessed for thousands of years but what about wave and other forms of ocean power? |
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Keeping it in the bag |
08/04/2010
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| How do you ensure that what you put into a bag doesn't fall out when it is the wrong way up? |
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Seeing clearly |
10/03/2010
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| A sensor whose readings can't be read is pretty much useless. So how can you make sure displays are always visible? |
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Wires and wherefores |
11/02/2010
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| Anyone who has ever had to take the back or lid off a piece of electrical or electronic equipment will be aware of the problem of trapped wires. |
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Re-inventing the wheelchair |
07/12/2009
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| Although wheelchair designs have progressed greatly in recent years there are two common areas where they are still lacking. |
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The point of the matter |
09/11/2009
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| Getting stabbed with a hypodermic needle is not just something that happens to heroes and heroines in movies; it is something that is suffered by healthcare professionals every day. |
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